# 1688 Category Info API

> Get a 1688 category and its child categories by category ID, or the root categories when no ID is given.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/category/info
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/category/info/docs

## Facts

- Provider: 1688
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/info`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, 1688, ecommerce
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/info` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `catId` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the 1688 Category Info API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/info with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the 1688 Category Info API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the 1688 Category Info API accept?

No parameters are required. Optional: catId (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the 1688 Category Info API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a 1688 developer account or API key?

No. 1688 Category Info runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for 1688 API access separately.

## README

### 1688 Category Info API

Get a 1688 category and its child categories by category ID, or the root categories when no ID is given.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "1688/category/info"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `catId` | string | No | 1688 platform category ID. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.